Aaron and Abner Zook
Aaron and Abner Zook | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1921 |
| Died | Aaron Zook: 2003 Abner Zook: 2010 |
| Occupation(s) | 3D artwork combining painting and sculpture |
Aaron Zook (January 21, 1921 – September 20, 2003)[1] and Abner Zook (January 21, 1921 – March 22, 2010) were Amish identical twins and visual artists known for their 3D artwork primarily pertaining to Amish culture.[2][3][4]
Aaron and Abner Zook were born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Amos and Annie (King) Zook. The brothers became well known artists for their 3D paintings.[5] Between the two of them they created over a thousand Amish-life-inspired 3D paintings.[6][failed verification] Their work has become highly collectible among art dealers.[7][failed verification]
References
[edit]- ^ "Aaron K. Zook, 82, Kinzers, artist" (Newspapers.com). Lancaster New Era. Lancaster PA. 22 September 2003. p. 11.
- ^ "Abner K Zook - Related Artist Discovery - Abner K Zook". askart.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ "Aaron Zook - Artist, Fine Art Prices, Auction Records for Aaron Zook". askart.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ "A day away: The world of 'Plain People' preserved for posterity | Reading Eagle - WEEKEND". Archived from the original on 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
- ^ "Abner K. Zook Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ Writer, MICHAEL LONG (14 July 2016). "Antiques market: Amish twins carved out their own art world niche". lancasteronline.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ "Amish Mural Art". amishamerica.com. 25 January 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
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